In terms of value, the Alavarez ABT60 Baritone Acoustic Guitar is one of the best guitars Alvarez has ever made. Alvarez was very careful to get the construction just right to allow the ABT60 Baritone acoustic to sing. The unique voice of a baritone can add major depth to your sound both on stage and in the studio. The ABT60 Baritone from Alvarez features a hand selected, solid Sitka Spruce top which provides a clear tone.

A well constructed and affordable baritone for those wanting to expand their arsenal but not make it their primary instrument. I have two Alvarez Masterworks that are excellent so I didn't have any doubt that Alvarez would deliver. As a part of their Artist series, this isn't as polished as my Masterworks models, but it delivers well. The top has nice figuring and the back & sides are resonant, despite being laminate. The guitar is comfortable to hold and after a set-up, played very well. The tone is deep and rich but not too harmonic, probably the result of the laminate sides (which also reduces muddiness). I tune it B to B but may try some different approaches out of curiosity. Overall, this is a great guitar for the money and the best option available for those wanting to add a baritone but not spend custom-level cash on it.

ooremy

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Beyond Expectations of a $400 Guitar

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I give this 4 of 5 stars. There is a lack of clarity in the low end, but that might just be from the D'Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze strings or the super jumbo body. I'll have to experiment with different strings to nail that down.
Everything else is great so far: Construction, finish, hardware, tuning stability is all there. I also bought the Gator GW-JUMBO case which fits this guitar like a glove.
Great sustain and overall projection due to the thin finish on just the top. The back and sides do not have a finished coat, which is just like I like it. The neck is hearty, durable but not cumbersome. It also accepts a standard capo very well with not much tuning adjustment needed between fret positions 1-5.
For the cost, it is a no brainer for someone who has never played a baritone.

teresa

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Great sounding guitar

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Sounds great! Easy to play great for recording.

Brett

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what a steal

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Got this at a deep discount from AMS as a dent scratch, although apprehensive, I knew there would be no other way I could ever own something like this without pushing my wife to the point of divorce. Admittedly, I feel guilty. Only minor scratches on the pick guard from some hack who returned it. This sucker is a great deal... the tone and quality are quite surprising given the $400 price tag. The guitar growls and delivers in the mid and lows especially. Although I bought it as a bedroom guitar to screw around with, I really have to reconsider to make it a gigging piece. This guitar is a great addition to any collection.

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